2013 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · SD63 RVJ
2013 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 98,379 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD63 RVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/10/2026
- 98,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD63 RVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW X1 (SD63 RVJ) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
SD63 RVJ Mileage History
- 22/10/202481,705 mi
- 22/10/202481,705 mi
- 16/10/202589,021 mi+7,316 mi
- 17/10/202589,026 mi+5 mi
- 21/10/202698,379 mi+9,353 mi
Average of roughly 8,353 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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